How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake with Cranberry-Pecan Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this decadent Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake with Cranberry-Pecan Topping. This dessert is a perfect way to welcome the cooler weather and the abundance of seasonal ingredients that come with it. The creamy, spiced cheesecake base is accented with a tangy cranberry-pecan topping, creating a dessert that is both rich and refreshing at the same time. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to treat yourself to a special dessert, this pumpkin spice ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or more to taste
  • 2 cups frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
  • 1 (8 inch) graham cracker pie crust
  • 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed pecans
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pie

  • Mix pumpkin, cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl by hand. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Pour into graham cracker crust.
  • Stir graham cracker crumbs, dried cranberries, crushed pecans, and melted butter together for topping. Sprinkle on top of the pie.
  • Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 110mg